Assistant Manager Corporate Internal Audit

Job Title: Assistant Manager – Corporate Internal Audit

We are seeking a detail-oriented and proactive Assistant Manager for Corporate Internal Audit to support the evaluation and improvement of internal controls, risk management, and governance processes across our food operations. This role plays a critical part in ensuring compliance with company policies, regulatory standards, and food safety requirements.

Key Responsibilities:

• Plan and execute internal audit engagements across corporate offices, commissaries, warehouses, and store operations
• Assess effectiveness of internal controls, operational processes, and risk management systems
• Ensure compliance with company policies, regulatory requirements, and food safety standards (e.g., HACCP, sanitation, inventory handling)
• Identify control gaps, operational risks, and process inefficiencies; recommend actionable improvements
• Prepare audit reports with clear findings, root cause analysis, and recommendations
• Monitor and follow up on audit action plans to ensure timely resolution of issues
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams (Operations, Finance, Supply Chain, QA) during audits
• Support fraud investigations and special audit projects when required
• Assist in developing and enhancing audit frameworks, tools, and methodologies

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Accountancy, Internal Audit, Finance, or a related field
• CPA, CIA, or equivalent certification is preferred
• At least 3–5 years of experience in internal/external audit, preferably in the food, retail, or FMCG industry
• Strong knowledge of internal controls, risk management, and compliance frameworks
• Familiarity with food safety standards and operational audits is an advantage
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and report-writing skills
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills

Preferred Skills:

• Experience auditing multi-site operations (e.g., restaurants, commissaries)
• Knowledge of ERP systems and data analytics tools
• High attention to detail with strong organizational skills
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple audits simultaneously